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Stories of the people shaping the change to green shipping, at the intersection of maritime, tech and decarbonisation. Maritime industry is undergoing rapid change, new fuels and technologies often take the limelight, but we believe the key to success of every innovation are people. The Wavemakers Podcast aims to shine the light to those at the frontline - the chamions, innovators, 'status quo challengers', innovation and community catalysts, or simply being the first impacted by the change. How does it feel to drive and pioneer change? What are the puzzle pieces of their story that drive their leadership? These are the questions that the podcast aims to answer as we get to know the maritime leaders over a coffee chat and beyond their professional titles. Join us on this voyage! The Podcast is hosted by Gordana Ilic, a co-founder of BetterSea and a former Head of Decarbonisation Portfolio Management at A.P. Moller - Maersk.
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Signup to Generate a PitchStories of the people shaping the change to green shipping, at the intersection of maritime, tech and decarbonisation. Maritime industry is undergoing rapid change, new fuels and technologies often take the limelight, but we believe the key to success of every innovation are people.
The Wavemakers Podcast is hosted by BetterSea. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Industry Panel Talks | Future Fuels Without a Global Rulebook: How Can Shipping Move Forward?" (20 August 2026, 55 minutes), "How a Former Miss Ukraine Became a Shipping CEO | Antonina Polovenko" (20 May 2026, 40 minutes), and "Barry Authers' Explorer Mindset: Digital Transformation, Ultra-marathons and Community Building" (17 February 2026, 35 minutes).
The Wavemakers Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for The Wavemakers Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Wavemakers Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Wavemakers Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Wavemakers Podcast are Sea & Coastal Shipping. The Wavemakers Podcast has a business audience.
BetterSea hosts The Wavemakers Podcast, a business podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #2
In this episode of BetterSea Industry Panel Talks, we hosted experts from across maritime compliance, future fuels, energy and risk to discuss how shipping companies can make better decisions in an increasingly...
<p>What does it take to build a maritime company from nothing, at just 24 years old?!<br/><br/>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Gordana interviews Antonina Polovenko, founder of Aquamarine Shipping, who shares...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of <b>The Wavemakers Podcast</b>, we talk with <b>Barry Authers,</b> a digital leader at the intersection of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation and a Head of Partnerships at Veracity by...
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Amel Rigneau, innovation leader, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder, to unpack what really makes innovation work in maritime and beyond!<br/><br/>From her...
<p>Chandni Jaga, Senior Investment Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, shares her beginings, how growing up in 9 countries shaped her view of the world, how she evaluates early-stage startups and what it takes to...
<p>What if the real driver of <b>maritime digital transformation</b> isn’t technology – but relationships?</p><p>In this episode of <b>The Wavemakers Podcast</b>, Gordana sits down with <b>Giftson Eliyesar, Director of...
<p>This episode of The Wavemakers Podcast features Emily Dove, Regional Sales Manager for ASEAN and Middle East at TECO Chemicals and one of the Top 100 Women in Shipping. </p><p>Emily talkes about her shift from...
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Anil Jacob (Managing Director of OceanOpt and Head of Fleet Performance at BSM) shares his remarkable journey from sailing tankers to shaping the future of maritime...
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we unpack Chris Chatterton’s journey from traditional energy to renewables, his decade at the Methanol Institute, and how he’s now shaping the future of alternative fuels...
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Dr. <b>Sanjay C. Kuttan</b> — former CTO & CSO of the <b>Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD)</b> — reflects on a 33-year journey spanning science, oil & gas...
<p>Season 3 | Episode with Maria Skipper Schwenn <br/><br/>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, I sit down with Maria Skipper Schwenn, Director of Environmental Regulatory & Public Affairs at Bunker Holding and a...
<p>In this special panel discussion moderated by Gordana Ilic (Co-CEO, BetterSea), we bring together three industry leaders to unpack the fast-evolving regulatory landscape shaping maritime decarbonization:<br/><br/>...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Haidar—a dynamic maritime leader with over 20 years of experience in port operations, terminal management, and digital transformation.<br/><br/>From...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Yasovardhan<br/>Chinni (YC). YC grew up in a small Indian town and in pursuit of financial stability chose a non-traditional path into shipping. From marine...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with RK Sethi – marine engineer, restaurateur, startup mentor, CEO at SEAKNOTIQ Ship management and Group COO at YC Ventures – to explore the personal journey...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we meet Piotr Konopka, Vice President at DP World, who took an unexpected yet inspiring journey from designing motorsport vehicles to leading global decarbonization efforts...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Beumer, a leader in maritime decarbonization who transitioned from corporate commercial roles to founding her own environmetal consultancy company...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive into the fascinating career of Gary Hubbard, a seasoned logistics leader who transitioned from directing major global supply chains to driving the adoption of green...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Gordana sits down with Captain Mohit Betra, a true catalyst in the maritime industry. <br/><br/>From his early days at sea, influenced by a family of sailors, to driving...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, host Gordana sits down with Mahsa from ESG Ports, a company at the cutting edge of sustainability in the maritime industry. ESG Ports is tackling the climate crisis by...
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